Taken By The Mafia Lord

846 Let’s Break Up

Akim broke out in a cold sweat when he came outside to realize that not only was his uncle, Niklaus, here to take him away, but his parents were present too. Of course, it shouldn’t have surprised him that Niklaus would inform his parents of the development after he narrowly escaped being sent back to his kingdom.

He couldn’t help but stare at his parents. Although it has been months since he left the kingdom of Lincolnshire, his parents looked the same. His mother, Queen Emily was flawlessly dressed as usual, with her glowing skin unlike his father, his royal majesty, King Kai who stood beside her with a severe expression.

Akim’s stomach dropped and for a moment there, he wondered if he could still go ahead with this, however, he squeezed Winter’s hand in his and he knew that it was now or never. No matter what he told his parents here today, they would never believe him nor accept Winters. And that was why he had to do this.

“Akim, dear!” His mother was the first to speak out and wanted to step out but his father put out a hand and stopped her. His father wanted him to come to them. They were mere meters away from each other and yet there were a thousand walls between them.

“Mother,” Akim called, taking a step only to realize that Winters did not make a move. He turned and gave her a reassuring look before walking forward and this time, she followed.

The tension in the air was so thick that one could slice a knife through it. All that kept Akim going was the thought that Winters was by his side and with her support, he could do this. She was his world, his everything and he wasn’t about to lose her all because his family didn’t like her. They would have to get used to her.

Akim stopped at a safe distance from his family. He couldn’t help but eye the bodyguards his parents came with and had the horrible thought of them taking him away and separating the both of them together. He wasn’t going to let that happen.

“What is this madness, Akim?!” His father Kai roared at him, not caring about the audience. He was so angry that veins bulged from his temple and throat while his eyes flashed. “All of this because of a girl?” He pointed at Winters, eyes full of disdain.

Akim swallowed, “I thought you of all people should understand, father. You were once in love with her, the same way I am in love with her,”

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“Love,” His father snorted, “What do you know about love? You’re young Akim and your duty should be towards our kingdom! Even if you were going to fall in love, you should have chosen someone more….”

His father didn’t have to finish the rest of his words because he got the point. They didn’t like Winters, none of them ever did, because she was a hacker, a profession they considered dirty and improper.

Indignation filled Akim.

How dare they judge her! They know nothing about Winters! If they knew her well enough, they should be in awe of her ability. She was a natural genius! A raw talent that hadn’t even been tapped into yet.

If Winters was trained the right way, she was a golden talent that would benefit their kingdom immensely. Imagine the kingdom of Lincolnshire having a queen like her in the future, it was brilliant!

“You have to end this now and come home with us, Akim.” His father concluded without giving him a chance to defend her.

“You have to listen to your father, Akim,” His mother was the next to speak, “We have missed you greatly already.” She emphasized her point by stretching her hand, wanting him to take it.

His uncle Niklaus snorted a laugh by the corner and it was obvious to Akim that he never believed that he was serious with Winters in the first place. But then, he was going to show him. He would show them all.

“I’m getting married to Winters.”

“What?!” A shout erupted from his mother’s mouth, the blood draining from her face. His father’s reaction was not far from his mother’s except he had better control. And as for his uncle, he looked like he just slapped him on the face.

“Dear God….” His mother groaned before sliding to the ground in despair and her lady in waiting came to her rescue.

Akim’s heart clenched in pain watching the scene, he didn’t want to hurt his mother but this had to be done. It was the only way for them to accept Winters.

“Akim!” His father boomed, attempting to lunge at him but the guards held him back. With the amount of anger coursing through him, he might as well kill the young prince.

“You must have lost your mind! What has that girl done to you?!”

“She did nothing! This is just me proving to you the length I would go for her….!” Akim was still saying when he felt Winters withdraw her hand from his grasp.

With a frown, he turned to give her a questioning look. He could sense this was too much on her, but she had to endure and soon it would be over. Akim was just about to open his mouth and tell her that she had nothing to worry about when he heard three shocking words.

“Let’s break up,”

Bam!

It felt like a bomb went off in Akim’s head and he took a step, nearly stumbling back from the shock.

“N-no….” He shook his head in disbelief, “What are you talking about? You’re joking, right?” He laughed, hoping to God that this was some shock. It had to be a joke.

Winters lifted her head and looking him straight in the eyes, she said it firmly,

“Let’s break up, Akim. ”

Akim didn’t want to believe it, but it was the reality staring right at his face. Even his parents had stilled, staring at the drama going on.

No, Winters wouldn’t do this to him, not after all of his efforts to keep them together. He was fighting for their love, for the both of them!

Why then, did she abandon him?